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Join the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa bus to Lincoln, Nebraska to skill share and rally against the Keystone XL pipeline on Sunday, August 6th!

Nebraska's Public Service Commission has the ability to stop the Keystone XL pipeline and ahead of their vote this fall, and we need to show them that we stand with Nebraska against this dirty and dangerous project. We need you there with us to send the message that Keystone XL is a threat to our land, water, and climate, and is not in the public interest. It's time to stop this dirty pipeline once and for all!

LINCOLN SCHEDULE, Sunday August 6th:

Arrive in Lincoln, NE ~8:30 am (Note: We will NOT have access to the bus between now and pickup.)

Breakfast/wiggle room 8:30-10 am

Pipeline Fighters Summit and Lunch 10am - 2pm (lunch is provided)

March to Give KXL the Boot! 3pm - 5:30pm

Dinner 5:30-6:30pm (dinner is NOT provided)

RETURN TRIP SCHEDULE:

Bus pickup near Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln at 6:30PM

Drop off Des Moines, IA at 9:25 PM 8/6

Drop off Madison, WI at 2:25 AM 8/7

Drop off Rockford, IL at 3:45AM 8/7

Drop off Chicago, IL at 5:25AM 8/7

BUS Q&A:

What do I need to bring?

Please bring comfortable clothes & shoes that you can plan to wear for the bus travel, indoor skillshare event and afternoon March and rally outside.

What about food?

Sunday lunch will be provided at the Pipeline Fighters Summit. We recommend that you bring your own snacks or meals for breakfast, dinner, and any other part of the trip (and extra to share if you like!) and/or money to purchase food while in Lincoln. There will be about 2 hours for dinner between the end of the rally and reboarding the bus in the evening.

Are there bathrooms on the bus?

There is a bathroom on the bus. The bus will also be making stops along the way for riders to stretch and use the restroom.

What about outlets / wifi on the bus?

There may be a limited amount of power outlets and a wifi network onboard the bus, but we can't guarantee these amenities since they are dependent on availability at our charter company. Please bring your own portable power pack and cell phone or hotspot if this is important to you.

Is the bus comfortable?

The buses we charter are fairly standard motorcoaches with a capacity of at least 54 passengers. These are NOT school buses. There is space for luggage underneath and small luggage racks onboard above the seats. The seats recline slightly and have reading lights. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to make it easier to take a nap.

Is there parking at the departure location?

Yes:

In Milwaukee, park in the lot just west of the Intermodal Station at 433 W St. Paul Ave. Parking cost is $6 per day. MCTS routes 12, 57, and 80 serve the station area.

In Madison, park at the Dutch Mill Park and Ride. Parking is free.

In Rockford, park at the Van Galder bus terminal at 7559 Walton St. Parking fee is $3/day. Scheduled bus service is available from downtown Chicago, O'Hare airport, Beloit, and Janesville; see https://web.coachusa.com/vangalder/ss.tickets.asp

In Davenport, park at the end of the Walmart parking lot nearest the garden area, at 5811 Elmore Ave. Parking is free.

In Altoona, park at the back of the Walmart parking lot near Murphy Oil gas station, 3501 8th St. SW. Parking is free.

For all locations, contact the event organizer for carpool information.

Who is organizing this trip?

This bus is organized by 350 Madison and the Sierra Club, with support from other partners in the March to Give KXL the Boot. Please contact Carl at northlandiguana@gmail.com with any questions.

Should I book today or wait until closer to the trip date?

Book as soon as possible, today if you can. Since this bus will be stopping in 3 states, we expect it to fill up quickly. Once this bus fills up, we close off ticket purchases and even though we'd love to have you travel with us, we have to say no if we don't have the room. If you want to come to Nebraska from WI, IL, or IA for the March to Give KXL the Boot, please book as soon as you can to guarantee a seat!